A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9205654 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 101414614 epoch_slot_no: 153814 block_no: 9205477 slot_leader_id: 4753422 size: 43725 time: 2023-08-25 16:28:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc704d0f19ec86d0f0d04ecfe265a5b966a7e372c2fd8c3a0672142b1cacaac2dBlock Operator
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